Sorbus auc. 'Edulis' - STD 16-18 CM CONT

Description
The Rowan 'Edulis' (Sorbus aucuparia) is a small ovoid tree with decorative, orange-red, round fruits. It produces white flowers arranged in umbels from May to June. The Rowan 'Edulis' also has pinnate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 7 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pyrus aucuparia, Sorbus aucuparia moravica, Sorbus aucuparia 'Rossica'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * easy to care for * wind-resistant, flood-tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Rowan 'Edulis' are medium green, pinnate and alternate. Rowan 'Edulis' turns bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Bark
Dark brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Rowan 'Edulis' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ovoid.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Rowan 'Edulis' sets beautiful accents together with: Common Snowball, Common Privet.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from October to November.

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The white flowers of Rowan 'Edulis' appear in umbels from May to June.

Fruit
The orange-red, round fruits of Sorbus aucuparia 'Edulis' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Solitary, consumption, bird food plant

Root
Sorbus aucuparia 'Edulis' is a shallow-rooting plant.